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Akhtar Nawab

About
Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York, Otra Vez in New Orleans, and Prather’s on the Alley in Washington, DC. He is also founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group which offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab’s innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab’s debut cookbook will be available August 2020.
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Akhtar Nawab’s meal reviews
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Based on 107945 reviews

Seared Pork Loin with Roasted Apples





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Phillip Pascual · 10/10/25

Breakfast Bacon, Egg & Cheese Quesadillas





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Phillip Pascual · 10/10/25

Herb-Roasted Flat Iron Steak





not sure what it was exactly but I just wasn't the biggest fan of this meal
Rhea McIntosh · 10/10/25
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Caramelized Mushroom Quesadilla





Deliciousness in a flour tortilla. Good portion of produce (mushrooms and onions).
Eun Yi · 10/10/25
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Caramelized Mushroom Quesadilla





So good!
Madelynn Burns · 10/10/25

Turkey Meatballs with Puttanesca





Didn’t really care for this meal
Ona Mahoney · 10/10/25

Pot Roast with Horseradish Sauce





Horseradish could have had a little more bit to it
Rebecca Miller · 10/10/25

Pork Al Pastor Tacos





both instructions work well and potion is good. flavors are great.
Jon Witkins · 10/10/25
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